2011 Volkswagen Golf Service and Repair Manual

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2011 Volkswagen Golf service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • TDI Highline Hatchback 4-Door
  • TDI Hatchback 4-Door
  • Base Hatchback 4-Door
  • Highline Wagon 4-Door
  • TDI Comfortline Wagon 4-Door
  • Trendline Wagon 4-Door
  • Comfortline Hatchback 2-Door
  • Base Hatchback 2-Door
  • TDI Highline Wagon 4-Door
  • TDI Hatchback 2-Door
  • Sportline Hatchback 4-Door
  • Highline Hatchback 4-Door
  • Trendline Hatchback 4-Door
  • Comfortline Hatchback 4-Door
  • TDI Comfortline Hatchback 2-Door
  • TDI Comfortline Hatchback 4-Door
  • Comfortline Wagon 4-Door
  • Trendline Hatchback 2-Door
  • TDI Highline Hatchback 2-Door
  • Sportline Hatchback 2-Door
  • Highline Hatchback 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1968CC 120Cu. In. l4 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.5L 2480CC 151Cu. In. l5 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2011 Volkswagen Golf Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V07800010/02/2016Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free

NHTSA #19V86200004/12/2019Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of th

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of

NHTSA #11V49000003/10/2011Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM

Consequence

DUE TO THE RESONANCE CONDITION, INJECTOR LINE NUMBER 2 COULD DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS WHICH COULD LEAD T

Remedy

VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL INJECTOR LINE FOR THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER ON CERTAIN VEHICLES

TSB #11030847

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial opera

TSB #11030841

Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting

TSB #11030838

Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors

TSB #11030829

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following comp

TSB #11030828

Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color

TSB #11030826

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.

TSB #11028490

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data mo

TSB #11026185

Replace Door Lock and Cap.

Showing the 8 most recent of 1204 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20120907Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH , ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED SEVERAL MINUTES A

20180323Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DIDN'T GO OFF.

20150608Component: STRUCTURE:BODYCrash reported

I HAD PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE READY TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO PARK POSITION WHEN IT LUNGED FORWARD AND HIT THE CAR PARKED IN FRONT OF MINE. WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, ONES FOOT IS ONE THE BRA

20130914Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)Crash reported

I WAS ENTERING AN INTERSECTION AT 10MPH AND HALFWAY INTO THE INTERSECTION, MY CAR STALLED AND STOPPED. IT SLOWLY BUMPED THE CAR IN MY REAR. NO INJURY OR DAMAGE NOTED. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED

20130914Component: ENGINECrash reported

I WAS ENTERING AN INTERSECTION AT 10MPH AND HALFWAY INTO THE INTERSECTION, MY CAR STALLED AND STOPPED. IT SLOWLY BUMPED THE CAR IN MY REAR. NO INJURY OR DAMAGE NOTED. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED

Showing the 5 most serious of 151 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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